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  • Michelle Iona, Dr. 320 Points

    Michelle Iona, Dr.

    Healing Points Acupuncture & Wellness Center
    Distance: 8.25 mi
    750 Roanoke Avenue, Suite D
    750 Roanoke Avenue, Suite D
    Riverhead, NY 11901
  • Braat Kevin Md

    Distance: 9.79 mi
    292 Shade Tree Lane
    Aquebogue, NY 11931
  • Kelly Paul E MD

    Distance: 9.79 mi
    292 Shade Tree Lane
    Aquebogue, NY 11931
  • Mary Ellen Schaefer, ANP-C
    400 Points

    Mary Ellen Schaefer, ANP-C

    Adult Nurse Practitioner
    Distance: 13.02 mi
    -
    Southampton, NY 11968
  • Adolf Singer, MD 100 Points

    Adolf Singer, MD

    Distance: 13.02 mi
    191 Herrick Rd
    Southampton, NY 11968
  • CHERYL MEDDLES-TORRES

    CHERYL MEDDLES-TORRES

    Dr. CHERYL MEDDLES-TORRES, DNP
    Distance: 13.65 mi
    610a Pike St.
    Mattituck, NY 11952
  • James Yang, MD 110 Points

    James Yang, MD

    Distance: 17.28 mi
    104 S Country Rd
    Bellport, NY 11713
  • Julia Fahey, MD 100 Points

    Julia Fahey, MD

    Distance: 17.28 mi
    16 Station Rd # 56
    Bellport, NY 11713
  • Merritt White, DO 90 Points

    Merritt White, DO

    Bridgehampton Family Medical
    Distance: 18.84 mi
    PO Box 3042, 386 Montauk Hwy
    Bridgehampton, NY 11932
  • Esmond Hamid, MD 100 Points

    Esmond Hamid, MD

    Distance: 20.57 mi
    44210 County Road 48
    Southold, NY 11971
  • Esmond W Hamid, MD

    Esmond W Hamid, MD

    Distance: 20.57 mi
    44210 ROUTE 48
    SOUTHOLD, NY 11971
  • Christopher Garenani, MD 110 Points

    Christopher Garenani, MD

    Distance: 21.11 mi
    475 E Main St Ste 103105
    Patchogue, NY 11772
  • Panna Shah, MD 100 Points

    Panna Shah, MD

    Distance: 21.11 mi
    504 Medford Ave
    Patchogue, NY 11772
  • William Kerr, MD 150 Points

    William Kerr, MD

    Wainscott Walk IN Medical Care
    Distance: 21.49 mi
    PO Box 1330
    Wainscott, NY 11975
  • Mariano Chutuape, MD 110 Points

    Mariano Chutuape, MD

    Distance: 24.26 mi
    233 Union Ave Ste 1A
    Holbrook, NY 11741
  • Thomas Spinnato

    Thomas Spinnato

    Distance: 24.26 mi
    233 Union Ave
    Holbrook, NY 11741
  • Jose Talavera, MD 100 Points

    Jose Talavera, MD

    Distance: 24.89 mi
    160 Middle Rd
    Sayville, NY 11782
  • Donna Geiger, MD 160 Points

    Donna Geiger, MD

    Long Island Eye Physicians
    Distance: 25.73 mi
    251 E Oakland Ave
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
  • Alfred Ekstrom, MD 100 Points

    Alfred Ekstrom, MD

    Distance: 25.73 mi
    640 Belle Terre Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
  • Brenner Steven MD

    Distance: 25.73 mi
    625 Belle Terre Road Suite 200
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777

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East Moriches (7.66 mi)
Riverhead (8.25 mi)
Aquebogue (9.79 mi)
Calverton (9.82 mi)
Southampton (13.03 mi)
Mattituck (13.65 mi)
Bellport (17.29 mi)
Bridgehampton (18.85 mi)
Medford (20.19 mi)
Southold (20.58 mi)
Patchogue (21.12 mi)
Wainscott (21.5 mi)
Miller Place (22.69 mi)
Holbrook (24.27 mi)
Sayville (24.9 mi)

General Practitioner Info

General Practitioner Summary:
A general practitioner is a medical doctor that treats patients for illnesses, whether they are long term or short term in duration. This type of doctor also offers preventive health care and patient education for maintenance of health and overall well being.

These doctors use a holistic approach to treat patients. Their patients may be healthy or may have one of multiple health care problems. The general practitioner was common in the past, but has mostly been replaced by newer titles such as the family doctor and the primary care physician.

Conditions Treated:


General practitioners treat both acute and chronic illnesses of nearly every type that do not require the services of a specialist. While the medical issues treated by these doctors may be exhaustive, some of these conditions may include:

and many, many more.

Specialties:


General practitioners can obtain additional qualifications in areas such as adolescent medicine and geriatric medicine. Others include hospice, sleep medicine, and sports medicine.

Procedures and Treatments:


General practitioners use interviews combined with a physical examination to make a diagnosis or to check up on continuing health and wellness. These doctors may recommend or perform lab procedures such as taking blood and performing x-rays. General practitioners may prescribe medications and offer nutrition and activity advice, in addition to making recommendations for specific patient lifestyle changes. Additional procedures may involve in-office surgical procedures such as lancing and draining abscesses.

Profession Details:


After completion of a Bachelor Degree with a strong emphasis in one of the science fields, a candidate must attend at least 4 years of education at an accredited medical school, followed by a 3 - 7 year residency program. An additional 1 - 3 years of fellowship is necessary for those wishing to add a specialty or additional qualifications. Specific exams are required, then the doctor must become licensed in the state in which he or she will practice medicine. Voluntary board certification may also be obtained.

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General Practitioner FAQs:

What is a General Practitioner?
A General Practitioner is a healthcare professional who practices medicine and is licensed by a state board.

What type of work does a General Practitioner do?
A General Practitioner counsels and examines patients for injuries or diseases. A General Practitioner can do minor procedures, for example, treat skin lesions.

What's the difference between a General Practitioner and a Family Doctor?
A Family Doctor is a General Practitioner with the additional education and training for Family Doctor designation. Both treat a wide range of health issues, but the family doctor has additional training for the needs specific to patients of all ages.

Can my whole family see a General Practitioner?
While the General Practitioner is qualified to treat all patients, he or she should have additional qualifications in family medicine in order to be up-to-date on issues that are specific to children and the elderly.

What can I see a General Practitioner for?
You can see a General Practitioner for any common problem. A General Practitioner can take care of patients of all ages.

How many General Practitioners are there in the United States?
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality states that there are approximately 209,000 in the United States as of 2010.

How do I find a General Practitioner in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate a General Practitioner in your state. Select General Practitioner from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a General Practitioner in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need a General Practitioner in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of General Practitioners in your city and state.


General Practitioner Related Terms:
general practice, family doctor, primary care physician, physical examinations, cholesterol testing, wound care, pap smears, immunizations, skin biopsies, fitness programs, stress reduction plans, ongoing evaluations, bone density testing, menopause treatment